SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (April 23, 2023) – Junior Jack Irby hit a sport profitable two-run homer within the sixth inning for the Ducks because the Stevens Institute of Technology baseball crew defeated Lycoming 4-3 Sunday afternoon in a MAC Freedom Contest.

The house run was the third of the season for Irby. The Ducks (24-11, 14-7) recorded 9 hits on the day. They take the collection towards Lycoming, as the 2 groups cut up a doubleheader yesterday in Hoboken. Stevens sits in third place within the MAC Freedom standings with simply over one week left within the common season.

Lycoming (11-22, 8-14) performed the Ducks nicely however have been unable to place all of it collectively in defeat. The Warriors, who hit a sport profitable house run in sport one of many collection, noticed the favor returned to them in sport three.

Irby’s blast got here within the sixth inning with two outs already within the inning. With one out, senior Michael Reyes singled up the center. During Irby’s at-bat, he stole second. Then on a 1-2 rely, Irby blasted a ball to proper subject which put the Ducks up 4-3. The crew was then in a position to see the sport out for the following three innings as they secured the win. Senior Anthony Pron earned his sixth save of the season, putting out three of the 4 batters he confronted.

The Ducks jumped on the Warriors from the beginning, scoring two runs within the high of the primary inning to take the early lead. Senior Chris Davis was hit by a pitch within the first at-bat of the sport. Later with one out, junior Christian Kreiser grounded out to the pitcher, advancing Davis to second. Irby adopted that up with a two out RBI single to attain Davis. Irby then stole second. Junior Frank Tonina then hit a double to attain Irby and provides the Ducks the early benefit.

After a scoreless second inning, Lycoming struck for 2 runs within the backside of the third to tie the sport. Nick Reeder and Braden Campbell hit back-to-back house runs within the inning to offer the Warriors momentum.

Lycoming took the lead within the backside of the fifth inning. The Warriors scored on a wild pitch.

Stevens then did its harm within the sixth by way of Irby and closed out the sport. The Warriors couldn’t strike within the remaining 4 innings as they noticed their playoff hopes fade away ever so barely.

First-year Erik Sibbach (6-3) earned the victory in aid. He pitched 4 innings for the Ducks. He gave up three runs on two hits. He additionally struck out 5 batters. Sophomore Jordan Fisse earned the beginning within the sport. He pitched simply two innings, putting out one and giving up two hits. Junior Jacob Buurman additionally noticed motion, pitching one and two-thirds innings for the Ducks. He struck out two batters and gave up no hits.

Noah Miller (1-4) misplaced in aid for the Warriors. He gave up two runs on 5 hits and struck out 4. Jake Wilber began the sport and lasted 5 innings. He additionally struck out 4 batters.

Up Next: Baseball hosts NJCU on Tuesday, April 25 in a non-conference contest. The Ducks are 9-1 all-time towards NJCU. First pitch for sport one is about for 7 p.m. and hyperlinks for dwell stats and video are posted to StevensDucks.com.

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